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Benyaro

by Benyaro

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1.
where will our perfect bodies go when you’re down with me in the ground and all the faces that we’ve known have wilted, burnt, or been cut down where will you go? Where will you go? When our youthful colors fade And our great rambling days must end Don’t let the failures of your days Replace the time we’ve shared, my friend When you are down When you are down (chorus) I believe In you, brother Ain’t nobody Gonna’ change that now I believe In you, buddy Ain’t no one Gonna’ slow this bull(et) train down When there’s nothing more to say Please help me lay this paper down And have the strength to step away (to/and) hear some beauty in that sound when I am down when I am down (chorus) I believe In you, brother Ain’t nobody Gonna’ change that now I believe In you, buddy Ain’t no one Gonna’ slow this bull(et) train down
2.
Long Shot 03:23
Fairness tears at the longshot Giving me a reason to say goodnight It’s all the better for the drums and wishes You never should have put up a fight Because you see yourself instead of hearing others And someone tells you it’s alright The last thing they have is room for another Faded star that no one can find And you know I don’t feel good about it I don’t like bringing you down But the things you spend your time looking up to Will surely end up on the ground As you pray for guidance and things you can’t have Just talk with friends you already know Thank your mother for her precious investment She just might happen to know Players meet at the talk shop Sniffing one another for something cheap What they find instead is an awkward reception Accompanied by my uneasy teeth But you can’t look down, or knock a girl for trying Who are we to hammer a call Someone who’s spent enough time in reflection To worry who they are anymore You know I don’t feel good about it I don’t like bringing you down But the things you spend your time looking up to Will surely end up on the ground You pray for guidance and things you can’t have Just talk with friends you already know Thank your mother for her best of intentions She still might happen to know
3.
Time to Kill 03:16
She had a home in Colorado Down where the sandstone meets the clay Settled deep within the shadows Of a mountain that never was named I’d like to visit her someday Hope she invites me I’d like to see the sun some up on those ragged peaks One of these days, I will stop and think about it One of these days, I will find some time to kill. Below the onramp and the freeway For a moment the world stands still I imagine it’s just how she feels When the snow comes down Not a sound she hears for miles and miles Chorus (2)
4.
Feelin' Low 04:36
When I’m standin’ Up on the mountain Looking down I see the brightest stars above When I’m standin’ On top of the mountain Lord I can feel I feel the right kind of love The kind of love That you feel when you’re alone And you know that it’s just there When you’re feelin’ low Just look up in the sky And lo, and behold When we’re standin’ Looking down on the town below and I can squeeze you I know the best is yet to come When we’re laying ‘Round on the mountain Lord, now come on baby You gotta give me all your love The kind of love When you know you ain’t alone Your heart’s completely theirs When you’re feelin’ low Look into her eyes and lo….and behold When you’re feelin’ low Look into her eyes and lo….and behold
5.
I’ve heard misfortune losses And wasted ways before me by the costs Of givin’ someone time enough for spendin’ Love only borrowed I’ve placed myself at ease Listenin’ to the lies of self belief For wantin’ somethin’ close enough for keepin’ A far cry from Here But I believe in ways than these To speak another dear who has been spared Innocent so near A far cry from Here Even still the night is passin’ Behind a heart an emptiness still follows The distance dams the swallows hard for lendin’ Love only borrowed Chorus Some are sad but true to know There’s belongin’ in just longing for someone My shoulder rests a road I only follow Love only borrowed Repeat Chorus A far cry from here A far cry from here
6.
Humble Child 02:59
Lord take me now That black cloud’s coming ‘round And I’ve let myself down Take me now All morning long This whole world’s struck me wrong Now that light is nearly gone Won’t be long I’ve been the voice of ignorance Pounding at your door I’ve seen just enough of this To call me back for more I’ve seen fire Burn across the sky Water bluer than her eyes And rivers wide I’ve been the voice of ignorance Pounding at your door I’ve seen just enough of this To call me back for more
7.
Confessions 03:53
Every time I look away I hope to God you haven’t changed Don’t believe me if I say That I’m in love—it just slips away It won’t always be this easy We may never feel the same But I’ll be ok I’ll be ok…with that (I) see the movies in your eyes Puts the light of life in mine I’ll take you anywhere you like Leave the bills and shows behind They can keep the skyline We can leave the grey And I’ll be ok I’ll be ok…with that I’ll be ok (3) I’ll be ok …with that
8.
The moon hangs full in the rain The mornin' star shines your name Poor children on the streets after dark Crossin' my heart to the homeland Turnin' my back to the wind Scratchin' time around my chin Deep water frozen under the bridge Crossin' my heart to the homeland chorus Sweet words have I heard from you A steady love beyond the blues Ready waitin' if I'm able Crossin' my heart to the homeland Spillin’ over where I been Shadow man boxing again Tossin’ and turning a thin dime in my hand Crossin’ my heart to the homeland There's a silence in the hills A lonesome road standin' still Miles and miles between us to fill Crossin' my heart to the homeland chorus chorus Crossin' my heart to the homeland
9.
Tear Down 07:05
Where the pavement meets the pastures I can feel my current change Though they fight with one another I can love them both the same We build up to tear down, tear down again We build up to tear down, tear down again When I step beside my actions I can feel my mind go lame But despite his holes and fractions I can love him just the same Build up to tear down, tear down again We build up to tear down, tear down again So take a moment for the shadows Take a moment for the day Feel the cracks beneath your windows And learn to love them all the same build up to tear down, tear down again build up to tear down, tear down again And I’ll come around Oh I’ll come around again

about

BENYARO

It was 2004 and Ben Musser had just moved from Austin, TX to New York City looking to put together an act that had been ringing in his ears his whole life. Leaving behind projects as the drummer for Ross Flournoy (The Broken West) and Scott Claassen (Scott Claassen, The Broken West), Ben headed east where he knew only an artist manager and his sister, an accomplished singer.

Musser took a job with the artist manager and promptly discovered that working for their client, North Carolina troubadour, Malcolm Holcombe, would change his musical world forever. He jammed with Holcombe whenever he could and began studying his voice, his guitar playing and his songs. Along with these new influences, working for Holcombe armed Musser with connections in and a deep knowledge of the “roots” music business.

After meeting Holcombe, Musser began studying the voices of Wilson Pickett and Ray Charles and intensely working on his own. He was soon loaded with a strong voice, a new guitar-playing technique, and songs by Claassen, Flournoy, Holcombe, as well as some of his own. Now a frontman, Musser needed a bandmate. His sister was a new mom so Musser found upright bassist Tucker Yaro on craigslist in the spring of 2005. They called themselves Benyaro.

Ben looked to his boss, the artist manager, for help. She believed he had a gift and told him they should hone their skills on the subway platforms. If they drew crowds consistently, they knew they had something. Drawing crowds came easier than Ben thought possible. Benyaro quickly became a favorite of the cops on the station beat.

Musser finally saw it was time to have his sister, Meg Chamberlin, step in with her sweet and powerful voice. The trio began booking in Austin, Nashville, Atlanta, Chicago, DC, Charlotte, Philly, Richmond, Charlottesville, etc. via word of mouth with no demo to hand to bookers or promoters. They became at once a critic’s pick and a crowd pleaser. Benyaro supported the legendary Malcolm Holcombe in Boston, NYC and in Johnson City, TN.

A year and a half later Benyaro saved enough money to record a self-released, self-titled debut album which is now available at shows, on iTunes, CD Baby and across the internet. The project is produced by Ben Musser and features the trio performing material written by Musser, Claassen, Holcombe and Flournoy. Team Clermont (White Stripes, Flaming Lips, Death Cab, Avett Brothers, Jose Gonzalez, etc.) helped promote the album on radio and on February 23, 2009 “Benyaro” reached #161 on the CMJ Top 200 chart, several spots above Ray LaMontagne, M. Ward, Medeski, Martin and Wood, and many other great, “signed” acts. The album continues to receive great press and airplay at stations across the country.

credits

released October 9, 2007

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Musicians:

Ben Musser: lead and harmony vocals , nylon/steel/12-string guitars, drums/percussion, Wurlitzer, harmonica, organ

Tucker Yaro: upright bass, harmony vocals

Meg Chamberlin: lead and harmony vocals

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Scott Claassen: organs and pianos on "Tear Down"

Doug Finnegan: acoustic slide on "To the Homeland"

Mazie Chamberlin: ABCs

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Produced by: Ben Musser
Engineered by: Keith Moore, Mike Kohler and Ellis Traver all over NYC.
Mixed by: Kohler and Musser at GoldenBug Recording
Mastered by: Jeff Lipton for Peerless Mastering, Boston, MA
Asst. Mastering Engineer: Jessica Thompson
Photography by: Arran Jacobson
Graphic Design by: PorterOneDesign.com
Drawings by: Ben Musser

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tracks 1,2,4,7 (c) 2007 Mohinga Music
tracks 3,6,9 (c) 2003 Dedales de Oro
track 5 (c) 1993 Purple Girl Music
track 8 (c) 1996 Bug Music/ GypsyEyes Music

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Benyaro Jackson, Wyoming

From the dank depths of the Brooklyn subways to the spiritually orgasmic heights of Jackson Hole WY, Ben Musser's indie roots project BENYARO carves a unique path w 1 rule: make great art. Honest, vulnerable shit. Neil Jenny once told Ben "In order to create something truly unique 1 must shut out the influence of others". If anything, here's a killer contemporary artists' advice applied to music. ... more

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